1963 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | F-250 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 115 L |